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COLGANTE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cornice
1, record 1, English, cornice
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- snow cornice 2, record 1, English, snow%20cornice
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An overhanging ledge of compacted snow on the leeward side of a snow-covered mountain ridge or cliff edge. 3, record 1, English, - cornice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wind transported snow has resulted in the formation of cornices on ridges. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 1, English, - cornice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cornice: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - cornice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- corniche
1, record 1, French, corniche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- corniche de neige 2, record 1, French, corniche%20de%20neige
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation de neige (poussée par le vent) le long d'une crête. 3, record 1, French, - corniche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La neige transportée par le vent a formé des corniches sur les crêtes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 1, French, - corniche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sur une croupe ou une arête, le vent provoque la formation d'une «corniche», qui prolonge la plaque de neige au vent. Sous l'effet de son poids, elle devient horizontale, puis s'incline vers le bas. Elle finit par casser, à moins, si la pente sous le vent est douce, qu'elle ne vienne s'asseoir sur la plaque sous le vent. 5, record 1, French, - corniche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corniche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 1, French, - corniche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cornisa
1, record 1, Spanish, cornisa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte colgante de un campo de nieve producida por la ventisca de nieve. 2, record 1, Spanish, - cornisa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bridge
1, record 2, English, bridge
correct, noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- br 2, record 2, English, br
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. 3, record 2, English, - bridge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bridge: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 4, record 2, English, - bridge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bridge; br: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - bridge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pont
1, record 2, French, pont
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage d’art permettant de franchir un cours d’eau, des voies de circulation routière ou ferroviaire ainsi que tout autre obstacle. 2, record 2, French, - pont
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe un certain flou dans l'usage des termes «viaduc» et «pont». Ils sont parfois utilisés pour un même ouvrage, par exemple : pont de l'île d'Oléron mais aussi viaduc d'Oléron. 3, record 2, French, - pont
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pont : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 4, record 2, French, - pont
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pont : terme uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - pont
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Túneles, viaductos y puentes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- puente
1, record 2, Spanish, puente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obra de fábrica o metálica sobre la cual una vía de comunicación puede salvar un obstáculo o cruzar otra vía a un nivel superior al de la misma. 2, record 2, Spanish, - puente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Puente de fábrica, metálico, colgante, levadizo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - puente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- catkin
1, record 3, English, catkin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compact and often drooping cluster of reduced, stalkless, and usually unisexual flowers. An ament. 2, record 3, English, - catkin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaton
1, record 3, French, chaton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épi constitué par des fleurs unisexuées, accompagnées par des bractées et des préfeuilles, et à périanthe absent ou écailleux. 2, record 3, French, - chaton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- amento
1, record 3, Spanish, amento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Racimo colgante de flores. 1, record 3, Spanish, - amento
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hanger
1, record 4, English, hanger
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Advertising poster printed on both sides and often silhouetted so it can hang from ceilings and move freely. 2, record 4, English, - hanger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "hanger" and its definition were reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 4, English, - hanger
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
- Techniques marchandes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- affiche suspendue
1, record 4, French, affiche%20suspendue
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affiche publicitaire imprimée des deux côtés et souvent silhouettée qui est suspendue au plafond des établissements pour qu'elle bouge avec l'air. 2, record 4, French, - affiche%20suspendue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «affiche suspendue» et la définition ont été extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 4, French, - affiche%20suspendue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de publicidad
- Técnicas mercantiles
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- colgante
1, record 4, Spanish, colgante
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartel publicitario impreso por ambas caras y frecuentemente silueteado que se cuelga del techo de los establecimientos para que se mueva con el aire. 1, record 4, Spanish, - colgante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El término "colgante" y la definición fueron extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 4, Spanish, - colgante
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stirrup step
1, record 5, English, stirrup%20step
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shaped step which allows access to the driver's immediate environment, the windshield and the area behind the driver cab. 1, record 5, English, - stirrup%20step
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étrier d'emmarchement
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9trier%20d%27emmarchement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite marche en forme d'étrier permettant au conducteur d'accéder au poste de conduite, au pare-brise ou à l'arrière de la cabine de conduite. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9trier%20d%27emmarchement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estribo suspendido
1, record 5, Spanish, estribo%20suspendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escalón alargado colgante que permite acceder a la cabina, al parabrisas y a la parte trasera de la cabina. 1, record 5, Spanish, - estribo%20suspendido
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